Dual MA-MLIS Degree

The purpose of the dual Master of Library and Information Studies and Master of Arts in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine program is to provide a course of study for those individuals planning for a career in librarianship as a science librarian, as a curator of a rare book and manuscript collection in the history of science, medicine, or technology, or as a public historian or archivist in the history of science, technology, or medicine. Students should consult with an adviser about options for a dual master’s degree.

A dual degree allows a student to receive master’s degrees in two departments. Students must apply to and be accepted by each department. Dual degree students work with a joint advising committee made up of members of both units. They meet the requirements for the master’s degree in each department, including the comprehensive master’s degree examination or the master’s thesis (a portfolio is a third option for the MLIS degree).

The total course load requirement is 18 courses or 54 credit hours (a minimum of 27 credit hours in each department). Twenty-seven History of Science, Technology, and Medicine hours are required for the thesis option in History of Science, Technology, and Medicine. The non-thesis option for the M.A. requires 29 hours in the History of Science department. Students must be admitted to both degrees before twelve hours are completed in one or the other.

Students must simultaneously apply for graduation for both degrees. Both degrees must be completed before either is awarded.

MA in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine Degree Requirements 

MLIS Degree Requirements